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Galeus schultzi Springer, 1979 Dwarf sawtail catshark |
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| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 329 - 431 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Obscure dark saddle blotches at first and second dorsal bases, and two bands on the tail; dorsal fins and caudal tip without black terminal marking (Ref. 244). | |||
| Biology: | A little-known bottom-dwelling shark found on continental slopes (Ref. 244). One of the smallest sharks (Ref. 244). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||